Port Vale vs Exeter Prediction & Betting Tips | 12/09/2026

Port Vale vs Exeter Prediction and Betting Tips | 12 September 2026

Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert

11 September 2026 • 08:56 UTC • 1 min read

Port Vale vs Exeter Prediction and Betting Tips 12 September 2026

Vale Park will host Saturday's League Two clash between Port Vale and Exeter City, with both sides desperate to return to winning ways. The Valiants have suffered back-to-back defeats to Swindon and Salford and remain without a victory in their last five. Their home record is particularly concerning, with a 0% win rate and just 0.33 goals scored per game. However, Onel Hernandez should be recalled to the starting XI as Port Vale look for an attacking spark.

Exeter are also searching for a response after going three games without a win. The Grecians were held to a goalless draw by Walsall despite producing 1.51 xG, while Sutherland and Rose are pushing for starts after impressing off the bench. Exeter have struggled badly away from home, winning none of their last four and averaging only 0.50 goals.

As five of the last six H2Hs stayed below this line, we believe that there is big value in betting on Under 2.5 goals, alongside Half-Time Draw, and Draw.

This League 2 match will be played on Saturday 12 September 2026 at 15:00.

What is our Port Vale vs Exeter prediction?

Our prediction for this match: Port Vale 1 - 1 Exeter

Port Vale vs Exeter Betting Tips

Correct Score: 1-1 @ 550 Odds
Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -125 Odds
Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1000 Odds
Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -334 Odds
Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ -118 Odds
Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -350 Odds
Anytime Goalscorer: Max Watters @ 175 Odds
First Goalscorer: Max Watters @ 550 Odds
Asian Handicap: Exeter +0.5 @ -118 Odds
European Handicap: Exeter +1 @ -125 Odds
Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
Double Chance: X2 @ -125 Odds
Draw No Bet: Port Vale to Win @ -225 Odds
Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 450 Odds
Clean Sheet: Port Vale - No @ -225 Odds

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Port Vale Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	llwlllddll	0.50
Home	ldd	0.67
Away	llwllll	0.43

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	10%	0%	14%
Average Goals Per Game	2.10	1.33	2.43
Scored	0.50	0.33	0.57
Conceded	1.60	1.00	1.86
BTTS	40%	33%	43%
Clean Sheets	10%	33%	0%
Failed to Score	60%	67%	57%
Expected Goals	1.21	1.28	1.17
Expected Goals Against	1.27	1.10	1.35

Exeter Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	ddlllwlddw	1.00
Home	dlwddw	1.50
Away	dlll	0.25

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	20%	33%	0%
Average Goals Per Game	2.30	2.50	2.00
Scored	1.10	1.50	0.50
Conceded	1.20	1.00	1.50
BTTS	50%	50%	50%
Clean Sheets	30%	50%	0%
Failed to Score	30%	17%	50%
Expected Goals	1.27	1.59	0.80
Expected Goals Against	1.53	1.30	1.88